Suspect caught after stolen car leads to Merritt Island foot chase

Brevard County deputies caught a suspect who they say fled on foot after stealing a car Monday afternoon.

The chase began just before 2 p.m. after a man and woman reportedly stole a car in the area near Palmetto Avenue. The man then ditched the vehicle before running from officers, according to Sheriff's Office spokesman Tod Goodyear.

Deputies had arrested the suspect as of 2 p.m. Helicopters and dogs were employed in searching for the suspect.